Mondelez International and PepsiCo agree to cut use of virgin plastic
Cadbury owner Mondelez International and drinks and snack company PepsiCo have said they will reduce the use of virgin plastic in their...
China increased domestic paper consumption to 83% in 2019 as imports fell by 37%
As part of its plan to reduce imports, China's use of domestic paper reached 83% in 2019 in its production of finished...
Colin Clarke’s recovered fibre report: February 2023
The start of the year has seen subdued markets due to uncertainty around the PRN/PERN.
Last year, we saw...
US recycled paper mill closes for two months due to coronavirus
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has closed its US recycled paper mill in Jackson, Alabama due to coronavirus.
The...
Flintshire officers recommend planning permission for Eren’s new Shotton Paper Mill
Planning officers at Flintshire County Council have recommended that planning permission should be granted for Eren's new Shotton Paper Mill.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 February 2019
Recovered fibre was the material that changed most dramatically this week with price falls seen across most grades.
With...
China suspends all shipments of recycled materials from the US for one month
As of today (4 May 2018), the Chinese Government has effectively banned all shipments of recycled materials from the United States until 4 June...
US company Waste Management Inc says just 2% of its OCC now goes to...
US giant Waste Management Inc has reported that just 2% of its OCC now goes to China compared to 30% previously.
At the same time,...
Scotland should work with industry on new business waste proposals says The Recycling Association
Proposals in the Scottish Government’s Circular Economy Bill for business waste collection zones will be damaging to the recycling industry The Recycling Association has...
INEOS Styrolution to build demonstration ABS recycling plant
Styrenics firm INEOS Styrolution plans to build a demonstration ABS recycling plant in Antwerp Belgium.
As part of the...